Excellent
#1004 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Sierra Madre Elementary
Elementary School · Pasadena Unified · Sierra Madre, CA
A Pasadena Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
141 West Highland Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
- Math 72% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra Madre Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra Madre Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sierra Madre), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$141,094
Median home value
$1,172,200
Median rent
$2,086/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Gooden School, thePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| The Gooden SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| St. Rita SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pasadena Unified
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #3 of 23
- District spending per student
- $21,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra Madre Elementary is listed in Pasadena Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra Madre Elementary
Sierra Madre Elementary is a public elementary school in Sierra Madre, CA, part of Pasadena Unified, serving approximately 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,004 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra Madre Elementary
What grades does Sierra Madre Elementary serve?
Sierra Madre Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sierra Madre Elementary?
Sierra Madre Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Madre Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Madre Elementary is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra Madre Elementary rank in CA?
Sierra Madre Elementary ranks #1,004 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra Madre Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra Madre Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sierra Madre Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra Madre Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra Madre Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra Madre Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra Madre Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra Madre Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra Madre Elementary?
35.1% of students at Sierra Madre Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (626) 396-5890
- Area population (ZIP 91024)
- 11,020
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91024; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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